Join Detective NJ and Detective Bean track and attempt to capture the notorious criminal Miss Nita Direction before she steals all 50 of the United States!

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Snow Fun and a Tea Party

(Grammy Caren, this post is all for you!)

Today is the first day we've had that there hasn't been something else going on or errands to run and I've been promising the kiddos we'd play in the snow the first chance we got. Since it's getting warm and melting it was a little too messy to play in it outside so we brought it in instead! We got out tons of bowls and other kitchen toys and they went to town. Anything that keeps both kiddos occupied for over an hour without the slightest hint of a disagreement is a fabulous activity in my book!

The other thing I have been wanting to do since Christmas is let them have a tea party using the tea set Mikayla got for Christmas. Yesterday when we were out shopping I let them pick out their own flavor of tea. Bonus fact - January is also National Hot Tea month so we're celebrating, too! (hehe)

So they got all decked out and had their very first tea party luncheon. Mikayla played hostess, even pouring the tea all by herself! They had a blast (as the pictures will attest) Check us out later today for our official food celebration (Here's a hint - it'll be gooey!) and a recap of the other exciting day at the Gatchel's! Until then...

Snow-tastic!

Prepping for the party

Lightning McQueen and Cinderella with Tinkerbell wings all ready for their tea party

WANTED!

Last Known Whereabouts: Lurking around Farmington Hills, Michigan, keeping an eye on her newly appointed trackers, Noah and Mikayla Gatchel

Feared Future Plans: Stealing each of the 50 U.S. states to put them under the direction of BAD

About Nita

Prior to her escape, MOMG had heard rumors of Nita’s plans to attempt to steal all fifty of the United States. Intelligence shows that Direction has long been planning her thieving scheme.

Direction is well known for her burglary and theft skills. She is a master of blending into her surroundings and familiarizing herself with her terrain and becoming a ‘local’. She is devoted to researching her target before striking and is known for her patience. She is not thought to be dangerous, simply sneaky. Citizens are asked not to attempt to make contact with Nita if spotted, she spooks easily and could be lost.

Burglars and Delinquents (BAD)

Nita is the boss of the crime syndicate BAD. The detectives should expect BAD to assist Nita in her plans.

Ministry of Modern Goodness (MOMG)

The Ministry is tasked with protecting all 50 of the United States. They are enlisting the help of the Gatchel Detectives to capture Miss Direction